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Melissa Laughlin

Vero Beach,FL

Summary

Accomplished Director of Nursing at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & MedSpa, with a proven track record in leadership and policies compliance enforcement. Excelled in nursing staff supervision and quality improvement, fostering a culture of safety and high-standard patient care. Demonstrated critical thinking and strong work ethic, significantly enhancing care coordination and patient outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & MedSpa
05.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Clinical Nurse II NICU

Children’s Hospital of Colorado
10.2007 - 10.2018
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
  • Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
  • Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
  • Utilized advanced assessment skills to identify early indications of deterioration in a patient''s condition, enabling prompt intervention when needed.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Provided specialized care for critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, CO

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Leadership and Guidance
  • Quality Improvement
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Budget Management
  • Policies Compliance Enforcement
  • Critical Thinking
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Risk Management

Certification

ACLS, BLS, PALS, RNC-NIC

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery, Dermatology & MedSpa
05.2019 - Current

Clinical Nurse II NICU

Children’s Hospital of Colorado
10.2007 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Colorado Denver

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Metropolitan State University of Denver

ACLS, BLS, PALS, RNC-NIC

Melissa Laughlin